John Montefusco vs. Jason Wheeler — Career Comparison

John Montefusco built a career as a starting pitcher and Jason Wheeler as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. John Montefusco posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.54 and WHIP 1.316 compared to 9 and 3.333 for Jason Wheeler. By the career numbers, John Montefusco had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.